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Teenager Sentenced to Life in Garden-Center Owner’s 2025 Killing

By securing forfeiture of recovered stolen funds, the plea deal routes the young defendant to a state youthful-offender program.

Texas Judge Gives 18-Year-Old 25 Years for Armed Nederland Store Robbery

Louisville Judge Reduces 65-Year Jury Recommendation to 30 Years in Kidnapping, Sex Assault Case

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for First-Date Murder and Dismemberment

Richard Barrington Gets 30-Year Sentence With 16 Years to Serve for Killing Detective Garten